Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals Picks and Predictions January 12th 2026

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Houston Christian Huskies vs Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies enter 5-11 and look to snap their road struggles, while the Lamar Cardinals aim to protect their home court in this Southland Conference clash at the Montagne Center.

Line Movement and Odds

Lamar opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their balanced play. Current market:

  • Houston Christian Spread: +7.5 (-113)
  • Lamar Spread: -7.5 (-108)
  • Houston Christian MoneyLine: +270
  • Lamar MoneyLine: -350
  • Total: 134.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Houston Christian Outlook

The Huskies average 69.1 points per game, with Demari Williams and D’Aundre Samuels leading the offense. Williams’ 15 points vs Stephen F. Austin highlighted his scoring ability, while Samuels’ 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists added balance. Their shooting efficiency (45.3% FG, 54.0% on two-pointers) underscores offensive potential. Their 2-8 road record shows struggles, though situational wins highlight resilience.

Lamar Outlook

The Cardinals average 70.8 points per game, with Braden East, Rob Lee Jr., and Chris Pryor providing scoring depth. East’s 23 points vs Incarnate Word highlighted his consistency, while Lee’s 13 points and 7 rebounds added balance. Their 4-4 home record underscores strength at the Montagne Center, with rebounding (37.8 per game) adding reliability. Their 8-8 overall record shows competitiveness in Southland play.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Houston Christian’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm through Williams and Samuels, while Lamar must lean on East and Lee to pace the attack. If Lamar controls tempo and rebounding, their depth should create separation. Houston Christian’s hopes rest on shooting efficiency and defensive improvement to keep the game close.

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Injuries / Availability

Houston Christian: No injuries reported.

Lamar: No notable injuries listed.

Environment

The Montagne Center provides Lamar with a balanced home-court edge, where they have gone 4-4 this season. Houston Christian’s shooting highlights their ability to compete despite road struggles.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Lamar 71, Houston Christian 67

  • Houston Christian +7.5 → Best Bet. Their shooting efficiency and ability to keep games close make them likely to cover.
  • Under 134.5 → Total play. Both teams’ offensive limitations point toward a combined score below the line.

Lamar’s rebounding and home-court advantage should dictate the game, while Houston Christian’s efficiency keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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